
HUMANIZE :
VIRTUAL SPEAKERS SUMMIT 2026
27 May 2026
3:00am – 7:00AM EDT
9:00AM – 1:00PM CEST
12:30PM – 4:30PM IST
5:00PM – 9:00PM AEST
HUMANIZE Summit 2026
Bringing authenticity, connection, and emotion as professional speakers from the virtual space to stages globally.




Join us for the Humanize Virtual Summit on 27 May 2026, hosted by the Virtual Speakers Association International.
This powerful event brings together keynote speakers, thought leaders, and industry powerhouses from around the world to explore what it means to connect with authenticity, emotion, and purpose—on virtual platforms and global stages alike.
With dynamic keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and practical tools you can apply right away, this summit is designed to help professional speakers deepen their impact and truly resonate with their audiences.
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Identify key strategies for building authentic audience connections in both virtual and in-person speaking environments.
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Apply techniques to infuse storytelling, emotion, and personal presence into presentations that resonate across cultures and platforms.
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Evaluate the impact of speaker authenticity on audience engagement, trust, and long-term influence.
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Explore practical tools and frameworks used by top global speakers to enhance connection, improve delivery, and humanize digital communication.
What Outcomes Can You Expect From The Conference?
Agenda
Your Hosts

Claire Boscq

Chantelle Botha

Chantelle Botha
09:00 CEST
Welcome & Opening
Start the day with an energising welcome as you connect with fellow participants, discover what’s ahead, and set the tone for meaningful conversations and fresh insights.
Throughout the programme, you’ll also enjoy curated networking moments between sessions to exchange ideas, spark conversations, and build valuable new connections.

Ian Stephens
09:10 CEST
Beyond the Message
In this dynamic opening session, international speaker, author, and presentation mastery expert Ian Stephens reveals the hidden methodologies elite presenters use to command attention, sustain engagement, and create transformational audience outcomes.
Drawing on decades of experience in sales psychology, leadership communication, and high-performance presentation coaching, Ian will unpack the deeper mechanics that drive audience connection, influence, and behavioural change—whether on stage or online.
This session is designed to challenge speakers to move beyond content delivery and into true methodology mastery, equipping them with practical strategies to elevate every presentation, keynote, workshop, or virtual session they deliver.

Dr. Wendy Lee
10:00 CEST
Dress for Your Message
Every speaker has a message — but not every speaker dresses for it.
This session reveals how colour psychology, style structure, and visual cues influence how your message is received across cultures, stages, and screens.
Learn how to consciously design your visual presence to strengthen trust, clarity, and influence — so your image supports your message, not distracts from it.
10:20 CEST
Breakout Sessions

Dixie Carlton

Eytan Segev

Liz Hardwick
How To Make Your Book Work Harder For You
In 5 minutes Dixie will get you thinking differently about how your book works for you. Helpful insights into a much bigger view of where your book sits in your Authority Ecosystem from Pages to Stages.
Then get ready to work out your top four priorities and how you can ace them using a practical planning system in only minutes. Fast, functional, and fabulous!
Read People In Seconds:
Face Reading & Body Language For Speakers
In 5 minutes, Eytan will reveal one powerful signal from face reading + body language that helps speakers instantly understand their audience — who is engaged, who is skeptical, and who is ready to buy or connect.
In the following networking, participants will practice spotting these signals and share real speaking situations where reading the room changes everything.
Quick Wins With AI For Your Business
In 5 minutes, Liz will reveal one quick AI tool you can set up in minutes to save time in your business — helping you handle everyday tasks faster without adding more to your plate.
In the following networking, participants will share where they’re currently losing time in their day-to-day work and explore quick, practical ways AI could step in to support, streamline, and simplify those tasks.

10.50 CEST
Creating Moments of Truth for your Audiences
Bruce Wade
Loyal customers do not leave because you are incompetent. They leave because you are unmemorable. Technical excellence and polished presentations are simply the baseline. Speakers are remembered and rebooked because they create meaningful moments that truly connect with their audiences.
In this insightful and practical keynote, Bruce Wade introduces his MOT Mapping Canvas and Three Moments That Matter Most framework to help speakers design impactful audience experiences that inspire loyalty and advocacy.
Participants will leave with actionable tools, including a TOM Audit, a Minimum Viable Moment strategy, and a fresh perspective on creating audiences who feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued.

11.35 CEST
Selling In 2026 - Humanizing Electronic Experiences So That You Can Sell & Build Rapport in the Age Of AI
Chris Cummins

12.00 CEST
Humanize. Master your Mental Energy. Master your life.
Joni Peddie
All our members get that gratis with their membership.
By upgrading, you too will gain a 12-month membership for just €49.
This incredible offer is to assist you become successful this 2026. For just €49, you get access to every conference session, including the LIVE Panels. In Addition – You Will Receive a One-Year Membership to the Virtual Speakers Association International. All for just €49.
This includes ability to:
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Access all of our library of high value content on the business of speaking
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Access to Fortnightly Live Webinars during 2026 hosted by the team of Global Speakers
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The Ability to Network, Connect and Collaborate with other Speakers Globally
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A path of Professional Development that will see you Accredited Globally
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Ability to become involved in the direction of the Association and give back

Best Value
Annual Membership
49
Every year
Valid until canceled